When you look at the multiple facets of what is commonly called Christian life or religious experience, only a handful of books equal Alexander's treatment of this topic. He explains the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart, mind, and life of man all through the salvation process, from early impressions to regeneration, to belief, repentance, sanctification, and glorification. In this profound and stirring book, Alexander's observations on the diversity of experiences in both the Christian's conversion and life are balanced, remarkable and rich.This book has been originally published in 1844. Current edition has been proofread, typeset for eBook readers, and slightly updated for modern readers.About the author: Archibald Alexander (1772-1851) was an American Presbyterian theologian and professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary. He served for 9 years as the President of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and for 39 years as Princeton Theological Seminary's first professor from 1812 to 1851. He was also a prolific author, with over 100 books and treatises on a wide variety of subjects. He died on October 22, 1851.
Born near Lexington, Virginia, he was the son of a merchant and farmer. At the age of 10, he attended the academy of Rev. William Graham at Timber Ridge meetinghouse, which later became Washington and Lee University. At 17 years of age, he became the tutor to the family of General John Posey.
He then returned to Timber Ridge. He was influenced by the "Great Revival" and began the study of divinity, being licensed to preach October 1, 1791. and ordained as a Presbyterian on June 9, 1794. He was an itinerant pastor for seven years. He was president of Hampton Sydney College (1797-1806). In 1807 he became pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.
He received the Doctor of Divinity in 1810 from the College of New Jersey and also assumed the presidency of the Union college in Georgia. He was the first president of Princeton Theological Seminary (1812-1851).
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